Woodmaster sandpaper problem

[Dave Cav]

I picked up an older 24" Woodmaster drum sander last summer and it seems to have a lot of promise in reducing my time spent sanding, but I'm having a problem with the paper. Just about every time I load a new strip of sandpaper on the drum, the first time I run a board through it the paper wrinkles and sometimes tears. Any tips on getting it tight the first time around? This is getting expensive.

Thanks

[Mike Heidrick]

Can you install hook and loop backing and paper? Straping Tape the edges as well?

[Chris Rosenberger]

I used Woodmaster 37" sanders for over 19 years. I only had that happen a couple of times.
When you install the paper you need to pull it tight as you wrap it around the drum.
I used one hand to hold & turn the drum & the other hand to pull & wrap the paper.

[Dave Cav]

Can you install hook and loop backing and paper? Straping Tape the edges as well?

Already using H&L, and the leading end has strapping tape. I think I'm having trouble getting it on tight enough.

[Bruce Page]

Dave, I pull it as tight as I can while turning the drum. I sometimes unwrap and retighten if needed. I tape both ends.

[Dave Cav]

Dave, I pull it as tight as I can while turning the drum. I sometimes unwrap and retighten if needed. I tape both ends.

Thanks; I think that's what I need to do.